[ArticleImageHyperLink] Crossing political boundaries in the classroom: Santa Barbara High School Teacher Fights to Express Political Viewpoints Friday, April 22, 2005 By Kelley Stevens full story  Santa Barbara High School government teacher, Wes Ratelle, goes to court to fight for the right to express his political views to his students. Growing up in a small city of 30,000, students do not of

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Crossing political boundaries in the classroom: Pundits, Politics, and Policies in the Classrooms of Laguna Friday, April 22, 2005 By Jennifer Lauer full story  US and World history classes, AP Gov, modern Middle East seminars, and Amnesty International; political discussions are prevalent and often times inevitable on a daily basis in these classes at Laguna

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Poker: As the Popularity of Texas Hold'em Increases Among Youth, so do the Consequences Friday, April 22, 2005 By Nicholas Behrman full story  A game starts, and the tension starts to rise in the room. A player starts sprouting sweat on his brow, because he’s all-in. The dealer prepares to flip the final card, the river. The man stands up, a

[ArticleImageHyperLink] The Truth About Splenda: A "no-calorie sweetener that is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar," sounds like a good idea, right? But Splenda may not be as sweet as it sounds. Friday, April 22, 2005 By Marisa Johnson and Katrine Andersen full story  Splenda, the supposedly safe and healthy new sweetener, is increasing in popularity but also stirring up controversy over how safe it really is to consume. The product’s slogan defines Splenda as “the

[ArticleImageHyperLink] The One And Only Livestrong Wrist-band Friday, April 22, 2005 By Felicia Palmer full story  You see them everywhere. Yellow, yellow, and more yellow. They are seen on letter carriers, school kids, teachers, doctors, and even politicians and clergy. It is the bracelet that started it all: LIV

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Random Person of the Month: Madeline Hunt Friday, April 22, 2005 By Nicholas Behrman full story  Madeline Hunt is a freshman, and a Laguna lifer. She enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends. Q: What is your favorite type of candy?A: I definitely like Reese'sQ: Where is your favorite place to

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Monthly Horoscopes Friday, April 22, 2005 By John Allen full story  Aries: March 21-April 19Today you will find various disgusting things in your lunch. I’m sorry but due to the alignment of Mercury with your bedroom window and the migratory patterns of the Canadian M